---
id: CVE-2026-0011
title: >-
  In enableSystemPackageLPw of Settings.java, there is a possible way to prevent
  location access from working due to a logic error in the code
summary: >-
  In enableSystemPackageLPw of Settings.java, there is a possible way to prevent
  location access from working due to a logic error in the code. This could lead
  to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges
  needed…
severity: high
cvss: 8.4
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-693
  - CWE-703
vendor: google
product: android
affected:
  - android = 14.0
  - android = 15.0
  - android = 16.0
published: '2026-03-02'
updated: '2026-07-29'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0011'
references:
  - url: 'https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01'
    label: security@android.com
  - url: 'http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/29/4'
    label: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
tags:
  - nvd
epss: 0.00133
epssPercentile: 0.02331
ingestedAt: '2026-07-29T16:48:32.494Z'
---

## Overview

In enableSystemPackageLPw of Settings.java, there is a possible way to prevent location access from working due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

## Affected

- `android = 14.0`
- `android = 15.0`
- `android = 16.0`

## Remediation

Refer to the linked advisories for vendor-supplied fixes and affected version ranges.